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1571: The trade between the Philippines and the United States

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1571: The trade between the Philippines and the United States

This day marked the founding of the Spanish colonial city of Manila in the Philippines. The Philippines h ...

This day marked the founding of the Spanish colonial city of Manila in the Philippines. The Philippines had been a Spanish colony for more than 300 years, and was even named after the Spanish King Phi ...

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1926: Antoni Gaudí: The Brilliant Architect who Designed the Future Tallest Church Building in the World

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1926: Antoni Gaudí: The Brilliant Architect who Designed the Future Tallest Church Building in the World

On this day, one of the most interesting architects throughout history, Antoni Gaudí, died. All who visit ...

On this day, one of the most interesting architects throughout history, Antoni Gaudí, died. All who visited Barcelona certainly know that his works stand out from the traditional architectural norms, ...

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1808: Napoleon’s Brother Joseph Bonaparte Crowned King of Spain in Madrid

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1808: Napoleon’s Brother Joseph Bonaparte Crowned King of Spain in Madrid

On this day in 1808, Napoleon’s brother Joseph Bonaparte was crowned King of Spain in Madrid. It was the ...

On this day in 1808, Napoleon’s brother Joseph Bonaparte was crowned King of Spain in Madrid. It was the highest honor that Napoleon had secured for any of the members of his family (another two of Na ...

June 06, 2019
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1588: The Beginning of the Spanish Armada

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1588: The Beginning of the Spanish Armada

The Armada had as many as 130 ships with almost 26,000 men and 2,500 guns. On this day in 1588 the ships ...

The Armada had as many as 130 ships with almost 26,000 men and 2,500 guns. On this day in 1588 the ships of the Spanish Armada began their great campaign to conquer England. Spanish king Phillip II in ...

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1527: Powerful King Philip II of Spain, after whom the Philippines were Named

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1527: Powerful King Philip II of Spain, after whom the Philippines were Named

Philip II Habsburg, one of the most powerful kings ever, was born on this day in 1527. He was King of Spa ...

Philip II Habsburg, one of the most powerful kings ever, was born on this day in 1527. He was King of Spain and Portugal during their colonial expansion of the American, African and Asian continent. A ...

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1506: The Unusual Fate of Christopher Columbus’s Remains

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1506: The Unusual Fate of Christopher Columbus’s Remains

The remains of Christopher Columbus were moved around many times, even across the Atlantic Ocean. Eventua ...

The remains of Christopher Columbus were moved around many times, even across the Atlantic Ocean. Eventually, they were stored in the famous cathedral in Seville, where they still remain. On this day ...

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1701: The War of the Spanish Succession Begins

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1701: The War of the Spanish Succession Begins

Its cause was the extinction of the Spanish branch of the Habsburg family, after which the Austrian Habsb ...

Its cause was the extinction of the Spanish branch of the Habsburg family, after which the Austrian Habsburgs tried to take over Spain. The War of the Spanish Succession broke out on this day in 1701. ...

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1826: The Spanish Countess who Became French Empress and a Fashion Icon

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1826: The Spanish Countess who Became French Empress and a Fashion Icon

Eugénie de Montijo was Napoleon III’s wife. She was a fashion icon, known for her exceptionally wide dres ...

Eugénie de Montijo was Napoleon III’s wife. She was a fashion icon, known for her exceptionally wide dresses and the Eugénie hat. Eugénie de Montijo, a Spanish aristocrat who became the Empress of the ...

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